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Kamke Name Meaning

East German: possibly a habitational name from a place called Kamminke on the island of Usedom Pomerania.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kampe, Kapke, Kaake, Kuske, Balke, Kade, Kaske, Lake, Kalka, Hamme

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Where is the Kamke family from?

You can see how Kamke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kamke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kamke families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kamke's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kamke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kamke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamke. 19% of Kamke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kamke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kamke were Farming and Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kamke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 316 immigration records available for the last name Kamke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 390 military records available for the last name Kamke. For the veterans among your Kamke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kamke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kamke in 1959 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

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